Essential Oils May Ease Sadness

Essential Oils May Ease Sadness

The causes of sadness vary. They may arise due to a chemical or hormonal imbalance in the body, which can cause the mental state described as depression. It may also manifest following significant and difficult personal experiences characterized by loss or stress. But we are finding that essential oils may help relieve the symptoms of sadness, despair and self-doubt.

Aromatherapy supports other therapies to alleviate the mental and physical symptoms associated with sadness and blue moods. The close relationship between the sense of smell and the areas of the brain, which control memory, breathing, and blood pressure, make it a fast acting method for combating these symptoms.

Essential oils can also “affect a number of biological factors, including heart rate, stress levels, blood pressure, breathing, and immune function,” that relate to feelings of despair, according to a study conducted in Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany.

Please note that aromatherapy is not a cure for feelings of sadness/despair and that you should always follow your doctor’s advice as to the best treatment options for you. However, aromatherapy is a great complimentary to western medicine,an all natural remedy that can uplift your mood anytime you use it.

So here’s how essential oils actually work – the aromatic molecules present naturally in essential oils can cross the blood/brain barrier and have a direct impact on areas of the brain which control feelings of sadness, anxiousness and stress.

When addressing these symptoms, essential oils may be used alone or as part of a synergistic blend to affect several symptoms at the same time. The essential oils selected need to meet four criteria, let’s take a look:

A variety of recipes incorporating these oils may be discovered by consulting with an aromatherapist or searching online and in reference books on the topics of essential oils and aromatherapy. As you seek out blends or create your own, keep the properties of the desired oils as well as their scents in mind. The ratio of oils blended together as well as the dominance of their scent will determine the smell of the final product.

Click HERE to go to an article about doTerra’s Chemistry Wheel, a tool designed to help individuals better understand the chemistry behind essential oils. In understanding the basic chemistry of each oil, you can more fully understand when and how to use the oils to achieve your desired benefit.

Let’s look at a few essential oils in detail

This is easily one of the most popular essential oils of all time. You can immediately recognize the aroma and it instantly calms you down. Using lavender for calming properties can be dated back to the ancient Romans. Research in recent years has suggested strongly that lavender may help with the symptoms of sadness and help alleviate symptoms of anxiousness and stress as well.

A 2012 study evaluated if aromatherapy helps to improve anxiousness and/or sadness in high-risk postpartum woman. By following a 4-week protocol of diffusing lavender in the home, postnatal low feelings in the participating women was significantly reduced and the study concluded with “positive findings with minimal risk for the use of aromatherapy as a complementary therapy in both of these conditions.”

Another study was conducted on those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is directly linked to sadness. Lavender oil demonstrated incredibly promising results and when used on a daily basis helped decrease these symptoms by 32.7% and also helped to regulate sleep and improve mood in 47 participating patients with PTSD.

Wild Orange essential oil is very uplifting and energizing, like it’s cousin the grapefruit. In fact a study conducted at the Japan based Mei University, reported that when given orange oil, patients were able to, “markedly reduce the amount of prescribed medications they took,” and that orange oil also helped to normalize endocrine levels and stabilize immunity.

In another study, orange oil was found to lower heart rate and decrease cortisol levels lowering stress and anxious feelings. Orange essential oil has many compounds that are known to support the body and help alleviate sad symptoms. It’s energizing scent helps to create feeling of happiness and elevate moods.

Suggested Uses:

Energize the mind and body by placing two drops each of Wild Orange, Peppermint, and Frankincense in the palm of your hand. Rub palms together and inhale deeply. during high stress levels.

You may also create your own blends for use in a diffuser or to add directly to a bath. Never use essential oils directly on the skin. Always mix them with a carrier oil or shake well when suspended in water.

You may also choose to place a few drops of essential oil in a pot of warm water; the oil will evaporate permeating the air with its scent as the water cools.

3 diffuser recipes

Relaxing Blend

3 drops Vetiver

3 drops Lavender

3 drops Sandalwood

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Harmonizing Blend

3 drops Patchouli

2 drops White Fir

2 drops Lavender

Re-vitalize Blend

5 drops Frankincense

5 drops Peppermint

5 drops Wild Orange

5 drops Lemon

Always treat essential oils with care. Be aware of any allergies or potential drug interactions. As with all therapies to treat medical conditions, seek the input of a doctor or professional to gain the maximum benefits of this form of treatment.

Our mental health directly relates to overall health and includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we make decisions, how we interact with others and how we respond to events that happen in life. Try using essential oils to create a sense of calmness and wellbeing.

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